Comments: Sabol has been on Draft radars for a while and had some early buzz as one of the better prep bats in the country. He hasn't quite lived up to that, though he's not without skills. He's fairly athletic and runs well, especially if you think he can stay behind the plate. That's up for debate, as many think a move to the outfield might be needed. If he ends up in a corner spot, the question then becomes whether he'll hit enough. There do seem to be more questions than answers regarding just how good a prospect Sabol is, and the team that feels it can answer those questions best will take a shot on him.Enhanced Scouting Report

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Ramos, Henry

Alfonso Casta Martinez HS

RF

S/R

6'02"

1992-04-15

HS

869

Marquez, Alexander

Alfonso Casta Martinez HS

C

R/R

5'11"

190

1992-12-10

HS

1410

Malloy, Lucas

Alamo Heights HS (TX)

RHP

R/R

6'00"

185

1991-11-11

HS

1186

Woolley, Ryan

Alabama - Birmingham

RHP

R/R

6'01"

190

1988-02-11

SR

602

Stewart, Lucas

Alabama - Birmingham

1B

L/R

6'04"

215

1988-02-29

SR

1139

Graffeo, Nick

Alabama - Birmingham

RHP

R/R

6'02"

190

1987-12-14

SR

791

Woodall, Justin

Alabama

LHP

L/L

6'02"

220

1987-11-06

SR

308

Wilson, Ross

Alabama

2B

R/R

5'11"

185

1988-11-09

JR

Comments: Wilson is the type of gritty college middle infielder who'll get plaudits for being a real "ballplayer." He knows how to play the game the right way and, despite some deficiencies in his game, always finds a way to get the job done. The type who plays above his tools, he wasn't performing with the bat the way he had previously in his Alabama career. That might hurt him come Draft time some, though there are always teams interested in advanced infielders who have the kind of attitude Wilson has.Enhanced Scouting Report

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White, Tyler

Alabama

RHP

R/R

6'03"

205

1989-08-08

JR

927

Townsend, Jason

Alabama

RHP

R/R

6'03"

190

1988-09-17

JR

471

Smith, Jake

Alabama

3B

R/R

6'02"

190

1987-09-25

SR

64

Nelson, James

Alabama

RHP

R/R

6'06"

240

1989-06-05

JR

Comments: There will invariably be a number of college arms taken at or near the top of the Draft. Once you get past that top tier, there are always steals to be found. Nelson could very well fit into that group as Alabama's Saturday starter. He has three pitches, with the fastball and slider being his best two options. If he can develop his changeup, he could be a very good starting option for a team that's seeking some advanced pitching after that first group.Enhanced Scouting Report

973

Jones, Clay

Alabama

1B

R/R

6'03"

220

1987-11-11

SR

413

Couch, Keith

Adelphi University

RHP

L/R

6'02"

210

1989-11-05

JR

156

Thon, Dickie

Academia Perpetuo Socorro

SS

R/R

6'01"

170

1991-11-16

HS

Comments: Thon Jr., the son of former All-Star Dickie Thon, has committed to play at Rice University.

439

Aguilar, Cesar

AB Miller HS (CA)

RHP

R/R

6'03"

250

1992-05-15

HS

1495

Arthur, Will

Abbotsford Secondary School

OF

L/R

6'02"

180

1992-04-04

HS

1251

Zeutenhorst, Taylor

(IA)

RF

L/R

6'04"

200

1992-10-25

HS

1134

Struhs, Tagen

CF

L/L

6'00"

190

1991-11-23

NS

1168

Strong, Travis

RHP

R/R

6'06"

210

1988-08-13

NS

702

Sena, Jandy

RHP

L/R

6'06"

245

1989-08-10

NS

107

Rutledge, Joshua

SS

R/R

6'01"

190

1989-04-21

JR

Comments: College middle infielders are always in high demand but often in short supply. This year is no different, with not much to choose from in terms of elite talent. Fullerton's Christian Colon will likely be the first off the board, but keep your eye on a sleeper like Rutledge. He runs extremely well and has all the tools to actually stay at shortstop. Some question the bat, but it looks like he should be able to hold his own at the plate, as well. College bats tend to rise up boards in the days right before the Draft, and Rutledge might very well be the beneficiary of being in a fairly shallow talent pool in 2010.Enhanced Scouting Report

132

Paxton, James

LHP

L/L

6'03"

210

1988-11-06

NS

Comments: Paxton became the first University of Kentucky player selected in the first round since Oakland chose Joe Blanton in 2002 when he was taken by the Toronto Blue Jays last year in the supplemental first round. The lefty didn't sign and appeared set to return to the University of Kentucky for his senior season, but he got into a dispute with the NCAA, left school and hit the independent league circuit. Early reports on his outings with the Grand Prairie Air Hogs were promising, with Paxton up to 94 mph with his fastball, showing an above-average slider and better command than he had a year ago. Lefties with that kind of stuff don't grow on trees and he'll surely be evaluated closely and could go off the board fairly early.